Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony QX100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was unveiled 23 months after the QX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ300 matches up against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 features outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 compared to the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and QX100 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and QX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.